Credit: John Wilcox

Credit: The Associated Press

File-This Aug. 19, 2013, file photo shows New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady looking to pass during NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass. Imagine how great Brady would be if he had a consistent deep threat. In 13 seasons as a starter, he's had just one, Randy Moss from 2007 until being traded in 2010. Wes Welker caught 672 passes over six seasons, but most were short throws. The only veteran addition is Brandon LaFell, who had a career-high in catches last year with Carolina, just 49. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

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Tom Brady has earned the right to be able to get away with just about anything when dealing with the Patriots fan base.

But admitting the end is near? Stock up on Imodium AD, folks.

Brady, who will celebrate his 37th birthday Aug. 3 by traveling to Richmond, Va., was asked today about the start of his 15th training camp.

"It goes pretty fast, so I just think you appreciate it," Brady said. "There are very few people who have the opportunity that I have, and I’m very appreciative of it. You never know when the last one is going to be, so you just appreciate the moments that you have. Every year, it’s something different. This could be your last training camp; you never know. So you’ve got to make it count, and you can’t take anything for granted in the NFL. I try to do the best I can for this team and hope it leads to a great year."